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Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Minister Ross.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ross.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the ten Members of the House who contributed on the Order of Business. I join Senator Mark Daly and your good self, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, in welcoming the visit of Prince Charles and Camilla to Cork today and to Kerry tomorrow. As Senator Mark Daly rightly said, it is about building bridges and in a post-Brexit era cementing the Good Friday Agreement but also recognising the...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----that peace has broken out between Senator Mark Daly and the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Coghlan, and that they can both share in the royal visit tomorrow to beauty's home.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope you will have more than cucumber sandwiches, a Leas-Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is an historic visit which builds on the visit of the Queen to Ireland. Is it not great that we have Senator Feighan who can travel and speak so eloquently and so passionately across Europe-----

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----and the world as well, championing EU-Ireland-UK relations but, more important, North-South and Ireland-UK relations? To be fair to him, the work he does perhaps goes under the radar and is not recognised in the way it should be. I thank him for that work. I know I am repeating myself but today is an extraordinary day that we have Prince Charles visiting. The welcome he will receive...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. Senators David Norris and Kevin Humphreys have the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, on their brains constantly. The Minister has frequently participated in Seanad debates on transport. As a group of legislators, we need to reflect on our transport needs. This is national bike week. Part of the problem, one that I see in Cork, is that we are promoting an...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will include it in the schedule for Tuesday or Wednesday, subject to ministerial availability. It is an important matter and I will pursue it for the Senator via Ms Orla Murray in my office.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 and Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motions (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is regrettable that we have to bring this back every year, but it is necessary. That is the fundamental point. Let us take a picture today. The streets of Cork have been cordoned off because of the visit of Prince Charles. Why should they be cordoned off? It is because there is a potential threat. I support the motion. The importance of the Special Criminal Court is something we...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 and Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motions (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30 June 2018 and ending on 29 June 2019.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation: Motion (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Commission of Investigation (Response to complaints or allegations of child sexual abuse made against Bill Kenneally and related matters) Order 2018,copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 6th June, 2018.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government on 8 May, 2018 nominated Mr. Patrick Sullivan for appointment by the President, as a member of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, recommends, pursuant to section 65(1)(b) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Mr. Patrick Sullivan be appointed by the President to be member of the Commission."

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the petitioners for submitting the petition. The important point is that we ensure we support the access to services and supports, as outlined in the response. It is also critical that we recognise the investment in autism services through the provision of special classes and special needs assistants. I made the point during our discussion in private session that we need to see a...

Seanad: Death of Former Member (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will pay tribute to the former Senator, Rory Kiely, at the conclusion of the Order of Business. It is appropriate to remember Rory Kiely today and I thank the Cathaoirleach for the expression of sympathy.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Report Stage, resumed, and Final Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 5 p.m., if not previously concluded, and to resume at 8 p.m. and adjourn not later than 10 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016 – Second Stage, to be taken at 5...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I cannot hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not understand that.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a great reply.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: He did not say that.